Germany – East Frisian Impressions Bike Tour 2021 Individual Self- Guided 8 days /7 nights
Cycling in East Friesland is a special pleasure! Where else can you combine fresh North Sea climate, flat natural landscapes, a lot of interesting culture and hospitality as well as ideal cycle paths to such a varied cycle tour? Follow us to hidden moor villages, green dykes and idyllic marshes. Explore the culture of Störtebeker’s region or the East Frisian national beverage. Rest at “leaning” churches and historic chieftain fortresses and discover picturesque little villages of this unique region. Optional highlight is a day on Norderney Island.
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Itinerary Day to Day
Day 1: Individual journey to Oldenburg Start the circular tour at bicycle center Oldenburg. After the information meeting you are free to explore Oldenburg.
Day 2: Oldenburg – Wiesmoor 55 km On your first stage you cycle through "Ammerland" region with tidy little rhododendron gardens. Health resort Bad Zwischenahn on "Zwischenahner Meer" has a well-known specialty to offer Smoortaal – fresh smoked eel. You pass the highest elevation of East Friesland (18 m) near Remels and reach Wiesmoor.
Reiseland-niedersachsen.de Day 3: Wiesmoor – Aurich – Emden 55 km Through Fehn settlements you reach "Aurich" with its historic center. The East Friesian capital was ruled during centuries by East Friesian chieftains and dukes. Along Ems-Jade-Canal you cycle to Emden with its sea port. Emden once was one of the wealthiest harbours of Europe: nevertheless it never joined the Hanse. You should visit the arts hall and Otto museum.
Day 4: Emden – Norden/surroundings 55 km Cycle through “Krummhörn” to the picturesque fisher village of Greetsiel, the biggest crab fisher port of Weser-Ems region. Don´t pass by without having a couple shrimps. Past the bay of Ley – where you might be lucky to spot seals – you cycle to Norden, resp. Norddeich on wadden sea (Wattenmeer).
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Day 5: Excursion to Norderney island or rest day Norderney is the oldest health bath at the North Sea and has been sought after for more than 200 years by persons looking for recuperation. The ferry takes about 1 hour from Norddeich to the island which is ideally suited to be explored by bicycle. Enjoy the island, the beach life and National Park Wattenmeer (mud flats). Ferry cruise including bicycle is not included in the package price, visitor´s tax payable locally.
Day 6: Norden/surroundings – Wittmund/surrounding 50 km Leaving Norden you keep to the coast and cycle on the dyke to Dornum with the most beautiful water castle of East Friesland. Cycling through the marshes you reach the ancient East Friesian chieftain domicile Esens with medieval old town. Overnight at Wittmund.
Day 7: Wittmund/surrounding - Dangast 50 km Leaving Wittmund your first stop is castle Gödens. Along "Zeteler marsh" you cycle to "Jadebusen". Nestling between forest and sea Varel with Dangast, the oldest North Sea bath on Niedersachsen´s coast, constitutes an attraction not only for art lovers, who wish to follow the traces of famous Expressionists (Radziwill museum). Overnight in Dangast or surrounding.
Day 8: Dangast – Oldenburg - Departure 50 km On winding roads you cycle to animal and fun park Jaderberg, home for more than 600 animals. Through the region "Ammerland" you cycle to Rastede which was used to be summer residence of Oldenburg´s dukes and earls. Cycle through the spacious park towards Oldenburg.
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Route
Technical Characteristics:
Tour Profile: Relatively Easy. All routes are completely flat! You cycle mainly on paved or plastered country lanes, sometimes on minor roads.
Distance: 315 km
Travel Season: Departures Thursday, Saturday and Monday from April 10 to October 9, 2021 Season 1: April 10 – April 22 and September 28 – October 9 Season 2: April 23 – May 6 and September 12 – September 27 Season 3: May 7 – September 11
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Price per Person: Category A Category B Season 1 Double Occupancy € 685.00 € 615.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy € 729.00 € 675.00 Season 3 Double Occupancy € 749.00 € 699.00 Surcharge Single Room € 175.00 Bike rental (7/21 gear) € 79.00 Bike rental (30+ gear) € 129.00 E-bike € 189.00 Extra Nights Oldenburg Double Occupancy B&B € 50.00 Extra Nights Oldenburg Single Occupancy B&B € 82.00
Accommodation:
Category A: 3*** and 4**** hotels ensuite facilities. Category B: Good hotels and guest houses, mostly 3***category, located in the surrounding area
Included:
• 7 overnights in double room with toilet/shower including breakfast • Personal welcome briefing • Detailed travel documents • Maps and information material • Carefully planned route • Luggage transfer • GPS Tracks on request available • Bike rental insurance • 7 day service hotline
Not Included:
• City tax • City maps • Optional sightseeing
OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350
Bikes
Hybrid Bike
With state-of-the-art V-brakes, aluminum hollow section rims and excellent tires it is well prepared for every road. The core of the bicycle is a solid aluminum frame in four different sizes suitable for everyone. The bicycles are equipped with light installation, luggage rack, fenders and a comfortable saddle to guarantee a pleasant ride. The bicycles are equipped with two different gear shift systems: a very smoothly running Shimano 21-speed chain gear shift and a Shimano 7-speed hub with backpedal brake.
E-bike
The cyclist is supported while cycling by an electric motor but still you have to enter into the pedals. You can decide by your own if you would like to have the supporting motor or not. Small and large gradients are so much easier to climb. That means cyclists with different conditions can enjoy bike tours together.
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THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848